Senior Avionics Design Engineer

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for an Senior Avionics Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be tasked with working closely with avionics engineers to review and design electrical integration details to ensure details are documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware, we are looking for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 8+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex system designs
Ability to perform power system and electrical loading analysis, simulation, and testing to determine optimal solutions
High competence using lab test equipment (benchtop power supplies, electronics loads, oscilloscopes, DMM, logic/spectrum analyzers, etc.) with familiarity of thermal and EMI test chambers and using basic software debugging tools
Familiarity with common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS232/422, RS485, USB)
Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written and oral)
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
Experience with power design and power management systems
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, including bring-up and design work
Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
Experience designing mixed-signal PCBs with multiple layer counts, layer stackup and impedance matching for power and sensor applications, understanding correct grounding approaches and employing appropriate board protections and filtering
Understanding of low voltage and high voltage power electronics and control systems in order to capture system interconnect diagrams and drive cable harnessing designs with proper wire and connector selection

Nice To Haves

Familiar with high end consumer or military embedded systems design
Experience with power systems including batteries and AC power.
Develop low-level firmware for bring-up and test
Background in defense and missile systems.
Comprehensive understanding of the effects of temperature and vibration on electrical designs.

Responsibilities

Full cycle PCB design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and system integration
Conduct bring-up and design work on microcontrollers, ensuring seamless integration within the system
Troubleshoot issues that span electrical and software boundaries, utilizing both lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.) and basic software debugging tools}
Work in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, deployments, and customer operated hardware
Perform power design, including development and integration of power management systems and components
Develop payloads and subsystems (sensors, payload interfaces, power management, and networking)
Create system interconnect diagrams and define wire harnesses that connect electronic equipment within a subsystem
Collaborate closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver fully functional, mission-critical products
Conduct peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews

Benefits

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.